With Patti Alvarado of Coldwell Banker, finding the right house in Gainesville went from a spreadsheet of requirements to a home that was the perfect fit. Patti was recommended to me by a close friend who had also found a home in Gainesville with Patti’s unwavering help. Patti knows what to look for and what to look out for in a house. She listens to your needs and aspirations for the house. She also knows when and how to make an offer and how to negotiate for the best deal while taking the home’s pros and cons into account. Patti also suggested reasonable improvements that would make the properties we visited match up to my requirements and fit my price point. We ultimately found a solid home within my budget that fit my requirements with minimal remodeling. She even set me up with suppliers with material discounts for the renovations. Patti was my realtor going into this house hunt and has become my friend moving through the process. I recommend Patti as a realtor who is knowledgeable, patient, responsive and fully committed to you and your property goals. Lisa O’Connor